Socrates Sculpture Park

Socrates Sculpture Park is a non-profit corporate entity located in Astoria, New York, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2008. The organization is dedicated to supporting contemporary art and artists through innovative public art programs and exhibitions. As a tax-exempt entity, Socrates Sculpture Park focuses on providing artists with opportunities to create and display outdoor public artwork, with a particular emphasis on an annual fellowship program that serves as an outdoor studio residency for artistic installations.

The organization has consistently received project grants from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) to support its Annual Fellowship Program and Exhibition. These grants, ranging from 2020 to 2024, have funded an outdoor studio residency that enables artists to install public artwork. The grant awards, which typically span one-year periods, have covered various aspects of the program, including personnel and facilities costs. In 2020, the organization received specific COVID-19 pandemic support, demonstrating its adaptability during challenging times. The federal grants, with award amounts and IDs including 19305774124, 19118774123, 18881124122, 18843914121, and 18797939520, consistently support the park's mission of providing a dynamic platform for artists to create and exhibit innovative public sculptures and installations.